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Type 2 diabetes: New treatment eliminates insulin for 86% of patients

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223 points amichail | 1 comments | 17 Oct 24 20:46 UTC | HN request time: 0.2s | source
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jasonpeacock ◴[17 Oct 24 21:46 UTC] No.41874143[source]▶
How long does this cure last until the unhealthy diet & lifestyle that originally caused the insulin resistance bring it back again?

It's frustrating, as Type 2 diabetes is 100% manageable through diet. You don't even have to exercise, just eat healthy. Today, with the use of continuous glucose monitors, you have all the data you need to make informed diet decisions - you know exactly what "eat healthy" means for your body.

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1. dazc ◴[18 Oct 24 04:57 UTC] No.41876467[source]▶
In the UK, a continuous monitor costs around £100 a month and isn't available on prescription for type 2 patients. This can be a major problem for many people who may already be suffering a drop in income due to ill health.

I agree they can be a game changer for managing the condition though and, for me, it's money well spent.